Therefore, there was no way they would allow Lin Yicheng to stay with her.
The boy’s eyes shimmered as they grew watery.
She knew those eyes would appear in her dreams tonight.
"Wait for me," Nanzhi said softly, entering her unit.
Lin Yicheng’s eyes lit up, and anticipation welled inside him.
He stood perfectly still, waiting.
Pan Chen watched, surprised by how obedient Lin Yicheng was in front of a stranger.
After five minutes, Nanzhi returned with three red boxes in her hands.
"Don’t eat them too fast, or you’ll get a toothache," she warned as she carefully handed the boxes to Lin Yicheng.
"Thank you, Big Sister!" The frown on Lin Yicheng’s lips vanished, replaced by a wide, radiant smile as he accepted the boxes.
Even though the boxes were sealed, the little boy could smell the sweet, fruity scent wafting through, and his stomach let out a low grumble.
The butler’s gaze shifted to the boxes.
He hesitated.
Were they safe?
Could they contain something harmful?
His suspicious glances did not escape Nanzhi’s notice.
She wasn’t offended. Instead, she felt relieved.
"Young Master, let me carry them for you."
The moment the butler reached out, Lin Yicheng clutched the boxes to his chest, his small arms curling protectively around them.
His face was a little fierce, as though guarding a treasure.
"Uncle! It’s okay. They’re not heavy!"
Lin Weihao had ensured that Lin Yicheng’s diet included dehydrated vegetables from Nanzhi gave, making him stronger than most children his age.
Carrying three boxes of chocolates was easy for him.
The boy’s gloomy mood was gone. His eyes sparkled with joy. "Big Sister, when Grandma and Grandpa come back, can I play with you?"
"Alright."
When Nanzhi nodded with a smile, Lin Yicheng’s happiness overflowed. He waved his hand enthusiastically.
"Bye-bye!"
Nanzhi and Yu Baoyin waved back with warm smiles.
Lin Yicheng followed the butler back into the house, his steps light with excitement.
As the door closed, Nanzhi and Yu Baoyin turned toward their own home.
The night deepened, bringing with it a chill that bit into a person’s skin.
However, the house that Lin Weihao had given was warm.
The two took off their heavy down jackets.
Inside the bathroom, the faucet creaked as water trickled out. It was only five degrees below room temperature—tolerable but far from comfortable.
To make the bath more pleasant, Nanzhi boiled a pot of water.
Steam rose as she poured it into the basin, filling the room with warmth.
Yu Baoyin sighed contentedly, letting the heat chase away the cold.
As the night grew darker, the two retired to their rooms.
Nanzhi chose the minimalist room on the right, next to the kitchen.
Yu Baoyin preferred the cozier room on the left, drawn to its homely charm.
In Area No. 3, non-essential facilities only had power from 8 to 11 in the morning and 6 to 10 in the evening.
Now, the entire bedroom lay in darkness.
In her bed, Nanzhi lay still, her eyes open.
She scanned the room carefully, her gaze sharp.
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